Retired teachers return to classrooms as part of initiative to address shortage
Close to 150 former teachers are poised to return to public school classrooms this term, after accepting an offer as part of the Teachers Re-Engage initiative, aimed at arresting the teacher shortage crisis that gripped schools under the former Liberal National Government.
Collarenebri paves the way forward with Roads to Home
The Aboriginal community at Collarenebri is partnering with the NSW Government on more than $1.8 million in infrastructure upgrades to provide social, economic and employment benefits for the area.
Virtual care relieving pressure on emergency departments
Virtual care can relieve pressure from the state’s busy emergency departments, according to new data released by the NSW Government.
New measures to get knives off the street and boost community safety
The NSW Government is today announcing a package of common-sense reforms to target possession of knives, particularly among young people, reduce knife crime and boost community safety.
Critical minerals exploration gets a boost with largest open survey data ever released in NSW
The NSW Government has taken a major step towards unlocking critical minerals and high-tech metals with a new mapping exercise of the state’s landmass, including investigations up to 50km below the surface.
Striking a better balance on later trading applications
The NSW Government is introducing reforms to support restaurants and bars that want to trade later in locations that are not close by homes.
NSW Government levelling the playing field for women’s sport
Women’s sport has received a major injection with 26 projects receiving funding through the NSW Government’s $30 million Level the Playing Field Program.
NSW welcomes $1.9b investment in Western Sydney transport
The NSW Government welcomes the $1.9 billion federal investment boost recognising the significance of Western Sydney as the fastest growing region in Australia.
$230 million to improve NSW domestic violence prevention and support
The NSW Government will provide $230 million over four years as part of an emergency package to enhance support for domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) victim-survivors and expand programs that reduce the rate of violence against women and children.
Glen Innes Hospital launches maternity services for pregnant women
A new collaborative model of care at Glen Innes Hospital will offer women continuity and personalised care from a known midwife, in partnership with a general practitioner (GP) obstetrician.